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You are subscribed to USAO - California, Eastern news updates. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Merced County Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Receiving and Distributing Child Sexual Abuse Material 03/20/2026 08:00 AM EDT Joel Damian Ortega, 36, of Merced, was sentenced Thursday to 20 years in prison for receipt and distribution of material depicting the sexual exploitation of children. Kern County Man Sentenced to 12 Years, 7 Months in Prison for Flying Drone over State Prison with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine 03/20/2026 08:00 AM EDT Jorge Narvaez, 28, of Delano, was sentenced to 12 years and seven months in prison for possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance.

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